We offer certified resistance free training, lessons, and workshops to help you have the relationship with your horse that you want. Emphasis is on safety and a solid foundation. The ultimate goal is to have fun!

In addition to your horse learning new skills, your total commitment and willingness to learn and practice is important to master basic fundamental skills. We care about you and your horse and want to see you both succeed.

Rick Brighton is a gentle, humane, certified resistance free horsemanship trainer and instructor with over 20 years experience training, showing, evaluating, and instructing riders of Rocky Mountain Horses, Kentucky Mountain Saddle Horses, Tennessee Walkers, Gaited Morgan's, Paso Fino's, Fox Trotters, and cross breeds. He has trained and shown successfully at regional and world levels. Rick is an examiner for the Kentucky Mountain Saddle Horse Association and is experienced and trained in equine reproduction, shoeing, bitting and saddle fitting.

We support natural sound horses and do not use mechanical or artificial devices (heavy shoes, chains, chemicals, etc.) to enhance gait.

Every time you handle or ride a horse, you are teaching them habits. It is up to you if they are good or bad habits. We help you learn good habits.

Resistance Free Horsemanship Lessons
Our lessons will help you learn effective communication and riding skills that create trust and respect with your horse. This process is the foundation to developing and maintaining positive experiences with your horse.